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David M. Parks is an American film director[1], cinematographer[2], producer[3] and CEO[4][5] known for his work in the independent horror, and action genres[6].
Born, August 8th 1982[7] in Lexington, North Carolina,[8] He attended Savannah College of Art and Design[9] and Studied Sound Design.[10] Graduating in 2008. But upon moving to Los Angeles in 2010 began freelancing as a producer on Thomas J. Churchill's[11] film, Emerging Past in 2011.[12] from there he worked with Churchill Productions[13] on notable Indie film: Day of the Living Dead[14] and action thriller Check Point[15] featuring Bill Goldberg (WWE, WCW)[16], Kenny Johnson (S.W.A.T, Bates Motel)[17], and Stephen Geoffreys. (Fright Night, 976 Evil)[18]
Cinematography
[edit]In 2024, when interviewed by Cavas Rebel he stated: "I’m probably best known as a cinematographer. I’ve lensed somewhere around 80 films at this point in my career."[19] His first professional credit is the 2015 Music Video by Twiztid: Boogieman[20] which garnered over 2,000,000 views. Other notable credits cinematography credits include: The Amityville Harvest, The Amityville Moon, Amityville Uprising Released under Lionsgate.
Directing
[edit]His first major directing credit was Static Codes Featuring Taryn Manning, Mike Ferguson, and Augie Duke. Other Notable films he's helmed have been: Heart for the Holidays for BET, Deadly Desire for AllBlk, and horror thriller and AppleTV exclusive: When it Rains in LA released through Gravitas Ventures, featuring Eric Roberts, Monroe Cline, Mike Ferguson, and LeeAnne Bauer.
Producing
[edit]David has been an active producer since 2011 working on feature films and music videos. His most notable works include:
- Checkpoint - Featuring Bill Goldberg and Kenny Johnson
- Camp Pleasant Lake - Featuring Jonathan Lipnicki and Bonnie Aarons
- Static Codes - Featuring Taryn Manning
- Soulja Boy: Rick and Morty
- Soulja Boy with French Montana: She Make it Clap Remix
Personal Life
[edit]David M. Parks has been married to his wife, Marisa Parks since 2012. They reside in Los Angeles with their daughter Eliana Parks.[21]
Rad Cine Films
[edit]In 2023, David M. Parks founded Rad Cine Films with his wife, Marisa in Hollywood CA. Its offices are located at 1149 N. Gower St. in Hollywood.
References
[edit]- ^ "David M. Parks | Cinematographer, Director, Producer". IMDb. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
- ^ "David M. Parks | Cinematographer, Director, Producer". IMDb. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
- ^ "David M. Parks | Cinematographer, Director, Producer". IMDb. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
- ^ Cine, Rad. "Rad Cine". Rad Cine. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
- ^ "david m parks - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
- ^ "David M. Parks | Cinematographer, Director, Producer". IMDb. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
- ^ "david m parks - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
- ^ "Lexington, North Carolina", Wikipedia, 2024-12-19, retrieved 2025-01-05
- ^ "The University for Creative Careers | SCAD". SCAD.edu. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
- ^ "Sound design". SCAD.edu. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
- ^ "Thomas J Churchill - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
- ^ Churchill, Thomas J. (2015-03-03), Emerging Past (Horror, Mystery, Thriller), Krista Grotte Saxon, Brooke McCarter, Stephen Geoffreys, Church Hill Productions, Chocolate Bunny Productions, Soi Dog Productions, retrieved 2025-01-05
- ^ "Church Hill Productions - Client & Contact Info | IMDbPro". pro.imdb.com. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
- ^ Churchill, Thomas J. (2020-09-01), Lazarus: Apocalypse (Crime, Horror, Mystery), Natalie Victoria, Ray Capuana, Kevin Eugene Franklin, Apothecary Entertainment, Church Hill Productions, retrieved 2025-01-05
- ^ Churchill, Thomas J. (2017-01-20), Check Point (Action, Thriller, War), Tyler Mane, Stephen Geoffreys, Kenny Johnson, Chasing Butterflies, Church Hill Productions, Apothecary Entertainment, retrieved 2025-01-05
- ^ "Bill Goldberg - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
- ^ "Kenny Johnson | Actor, Producer, Director". IMDb. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
- ^ "Stephen Geoffreys | Actor, Producer, Director". IMDb. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
- ^ "Meet David Parks". canvasrebel.com. Retrieved 2025-01-06.
- ^ Twiztid: Boogieman (Horror, Music, Thriller), Church Hill Productions, 2015-03-17, retrieved 2025-01-06
- ^ "David M. Parks | Cinematographer, Director, Producer". IMDb. Retrieved 2025-01-06.